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McCarton Foundation seeks a Graphic and Media Design Intern

JOB SUMMARY:

The Graphic and Media Design Intern will assist the Development Manager with the design and creation of marketing campaign materials for the McCarton Foundation and McCarton Achievement Center. The Graphic and Media Design Intern will report directly to the Development Manager to assist in creating unique visuals for upcoming events, donor/parent/board communication, print and digital media that will be featured on our websites, email marketing, and print brochures, flyers, and other marketing collateral. The intern will provide day-to-day support to the McCarton Foundation team, work closely with our marketing and branding firm, Brand New School, and will learn the ins and outs of branding, strategy, graphic and/or Web design, marketing communica­tions, and other related areas of branding.

Responsibilities:

Assist in the preparation of graphics and design layouts for upcoming events, print brochures and flyers

Help create visuals for website and social media

Create email marketing campaigns

Work closely with our marketing and branding firm

Job Requirements:

Must be a rising junior or senior at a 4 year accredited college/university with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. School credit is applicable if possible.

Highly motivated to work individually and as a team in a fast-paced, donor-and-family-centric business environment

Passionate about learning from others but will take initiative to learn on their own

Designers who take well to constructive criticism

Well spoken, articulate, and able to communicate professionally with both co-workers, donors, and families

Program/technology savvy and understand the importance of being detail-oriented in every aspect of their work

Basic familiarity with HTML + CSS and/or Web design would be a plus

MUST be proficient with Adobe Suite and MS Office Suite

All applicants must submit BOTH a resume and a cover letter

Electronic design portfolio may be included as a URL link listed on your resume

Candidate must furnish his/her own laptop for use during the course of the internship

Dates: June 1 - August 15, 2018, but is flexible based on school schedule